Sunday, February 1st, 2026
Live! Casino & Hotel
Nominees
Chef of the Year:
Phila Lorn of Mawn and Sao
Thanh Nguyen of Gabriella’s Vietnam
Jesse Ito of Royal Sushi + Izakaya and Dancerobot
Omar Tate and Cybille St. Aude-Tate of Honeysuckle
Breakout Chef:
Dane DeMarco of Gass & Main
Evan Snyder of Emmett
Jacob Trinh of Little Fish
Sam Henzy of Fork
Standout Baker or Pastry Chef:
Abby Dahan of Provenance
McBryan Lesperance of Baby's Kusina + Market
Emily Riddell of Machine Shop
Kenan Rabah of Majdal Bakery
Restaurant of the Year:
Blue Corn
Her Place Supper Club
Mawn
Royal Sushi + Izakaya
Best New Restaurant:
Emmett
Amá
La Jefa Cafe
Little Water
Neighborhood Gem:
Baby's Kusina + Market
Cafe Nhan
Stina Pizzeria
The Breakfast Den
Icon Award:
Fork
Oyster House
Tequilas
Monk’s Cafe
Excellence in Hospitality:
Friday Saturday Sunday
Her Place Supper Club
Honeysuckle
Kalaya
Craft Cocktail Excellence:
Kampar
La Jefa
Messina Social Club
Next of Kin
The Tasties is Philadelphia’s only chef and restaurant awards show, celebrating the innovation, dedication, and excellence that make our food scene one of the best in the country. For one unforgettable night, the city’s top culinary talent and most passionate food lovers will come together to honor the chefs, restaurants, and beverage professionals shaping Philadelphia dining today.
Presented by Delicious City Podcast, the evening will shine a spotlight on standout restaurants, rising talents, and exceptional drinks from across the region. Proceeds of the night will benefit Philabundance raising funds for their critical role in ending food insecurity.
Get tickets and learn more about our mission HERE. Congratulations to all of this year’s nominees!